Dale G. Kraus
Photos by author
It was a full house at the Tacoma Clinic on February 8. After announcements, Rob of Rob’s Trains and Hobbies showed us what was new… and not-so-new. He has several collections of gently-used equipment on N, HO, and O scales at bargain prices.
This month’s clinic was HO Scale Wooden Trestle Construction presented by Scott Taylor. He explained and demonstrated everything you need to know about posts, piles, braces, sashes, caps, stringers, girts, and ties.
The Modeler’s showcase was well-populated, with 19 models shown by eight modelers.
Leo’s HO flat car load. (Model of the Month)
John’s old HObbyline tank cars
Kurt’s N diesel/overhead electric Japanese train
Kurt’s Laser-cut paper building kits (also N)
Dennis’ srcatchbuilt N Turntable
Mitch’s HO German water tower and “Rathaus”
Mike’s On30 locos
Warren’s HO “fallen flags” U.P. diesels
Gene’s HO drover’s caboose with full interior
The next Tacoma Clinic will be on March 8 at 7PM in the usual place. After that we will be moving. Watch the Grab Iron for notification of our new location.
In recent years I have been trying to locating and acquire HObbyline items to make my collection of them more complete. Seeing the Shell tank car and how well the decals were applied lead me to make this comment. The 5 years of the life of Mr. John. English’s HObbyline company was too short. The 28 train sets were the highlight of his companies production. I’ve been lucky enough to acquire 5 of his boxed train sets, and enough cars to replicate all 25 of the set in photos. Always looking for a better loco or car to upgrade my trains. When you collect 70 year old trains most show obvious signs of play wear, so looking for better ones becomes the task. I have no website just links to where I have posted a lot of info.
Frank
It is common for me to make mistakes. Not being able to edit my comment I hope someone does. I photo replicated all 28 of the sets, not 25. They can be seen when viewing through the Railfan.net link I posted. Railfan.net has the best collection of old railroad photos I have ever found.
Sorry for the mistake!
frank